Softwr

Construction · head to head

Contractor Foreman vs PlanGrid

Contractor Foreman logo

Contractor Foreman

Construction

Construction management for contractors covering scheduling, invoicing and crew management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Construction

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Contractor Foreman has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Contractor Foreman 100-day money-back guarantee only available for annual billing, not monthly; PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Contractor Foreman and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where Contractor Foreman and PlanGrid differ
AttributeContractor ForemanPlanGrid
Starting priceFree$39/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1982

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Contractor Foreman

Nothing recorded that PlanGrid does not also cover.

Only in PlanGrid

  • Blueprint management
  • Issue tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Punch lists
  • RFI management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Procore
  • Box

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Contractor Foreman

  • Construction project management and trackingnot PlanGrid
  • Field team crew coordinationnot PlanGrid
  • Project timeline managementnot PlanGrid
  • Multi-project workload balancing for contractorsnot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

  • Giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photosnot Contractor Foreman
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot Contractor Foreman
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot Contractor Foreman

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Contractor Foreman

  • 100-day money-back guarantee only available for annual billing, not monthly
  • All plans include 30-day trial, but commitment ends trial with charges
  • Stripe payment adds 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction fee; ACH adds 1% + $0.30 max fee

PlanGrid

  • Autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • PlanGrid access is now sold only through Forma Build, so pricing is set by the Forma Build subscription rather than PlanGrid itself
  • Mobile users must access PlanGrid projects through the Autodesk Forma mobile app rather than a standalone PlanGrid app
  • The PlanGrid desktop app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • The Admin Console for managing users and licences is a separate site restricted to designated organization admins

Pricing, plan by plan

Contractor Foreman

Free
  • Basic$49/month
    • 1 user
    • 30-day free trial
    • 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)
  • Standard$105/month
    • 3 users
    • 30-day free trial
    • 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)
  • Plus$166/month
    • 8 users
    • 30-day free trial
    • 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)
  • Pro$221/month
    • 15 users
    • 30-day free trial
    • 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)

PlanGrid

$39/month
  • Build$39/month
    • Sheet management
    • Issue tracking
    • RFIs
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Contractor Foreman if

  • You want to start without paying.
Contractor Foreman review

Choose PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want issue tracking.
PlanGrid review

Questions people ask

Is Contractor Foreman or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Contractor Foreman starts at Free and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Contractor Foreman or PlanGrid?
Contractor Foreman has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Contractor Foreman and $39/month for PlanGrid.
Does Contractor Foreman or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Contractor Foreman runs on Web. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Contractor Foreman for free?
Yes. Contractor Foreman has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PlanGrid starts at $39/month.
What is Contractor Foreman best used for?
Contractor Foreman is most often used for construction project management and tracking, field team crew coordination, project timeline management, multi-project workload balancing for contractors. Of those, construction project management and tracking and field team crew coordination are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can Contractor Foreman do that PlanGrid cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Contractor Foreman: How much does Contractor Foreman cost?

Contractor Foreman pricing ranges from $49/month for 1 user (Basic) to $332/month for unlimited users (Unlimited). Annual payment provides 100-day money-back guarantee.

Source
Contractor Foreman: How many users are included in each Contractor Foreman plan?

Basic includes 1 user, Standard includes 3 users, Plus includes 8 users, Pro includes 15 users, and Unlimited plan includes unlimited users.

Source
Contractor Foreman: Does Contractor Foreman offer a free trial?

Yes, all Contractor Foreman plans include a 30-day free trial with no charge until the trial ends. Annual plans also include a 100-day money-back guarantee.

Source
Contractor Foreman: What payment methods does Contractor Foreman accept?

Contractor Foreman accepts Stripe payments (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) and ACH bank transfers (1% + $0.30 max fee).

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Contractor Foreman

More on PlanGrid

Keep looking

Other head to heads